research, development & innovation

At the heart of our excellence

Located all over the world, our RD&I teams are rich in diversity. In all, 600 experts of 20 nationalities are driving our research forward, 150 of whom are based on the Lesaffre Campus. At the heart of this vast community, 270 laboratory scientists and technicians, along with some 50 doctoral students, combine their talents in the service of RD&I.

Our 7 centers of excellence

• Microorganisms: this center is the guardian of the diversity of microorganisms used at Lesaffre. Our mission is to translate insdustrial needs into microorganisms properties. 
• Bioengineering: we are laying the foundations for tomorrow’s exploratory biology knowledge, advanced bioengineering, robots and computation.
• Fermentation Process Design: we identify optimal fermentation conditions for the strains of interest entrusted to us, and design and improve processes. 
• Dowstream Process Design: with the aim of building a sustainable industry, our role is to extract purify, valorize and preserve the microorganisms and molecules of interest entrusted to us. 
• Analytical Science & Discovery: our role is to support research through the acquisition of reliable, sustainable and accessible analytical data in order to pave the way for innovations: molecules of interest, new processes, and products.
•  Nutrition, Microbiota & Health: as weel ans revealing the infinite potential of microorganisms, we explain and enhance their powers.
• Baking Science & Nutrition: we study and control the different parameters involved in bread-making: cereals, ferments, fermentation and proofing conditions, to enrich the taste, texture, preservation and nutritional benefits of bread.

Collaboration brings innovation 

We know that to go ever further, we need an effective synergy between knowledge and skills. That’s why each of our projects is led by a multidisciplinary team in line with business issues. We have built strategic partnerships with customers and innovation leaders, universities, specialized academic institutions, and start-ups. We also provide our customers with a network of 63 application centers.